Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 3:22PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 321 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers capable of
producing funnel clouds and waterspouts near Golden Meadow, or 8
miles southeast of Galliano, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and funnel clouds.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. If a funnel cloud briefly touches down,
minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Houma, Cut Off, Galliano, Larose, Golden Meadow, Chauvin, and
Montegut.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Move to safe shelter now!
Area Description:
Lower Lafourche; Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov